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Softball
This category includes questions about the different softball leagues and information about how to play the game.
1,875 Questions
How do you measure the pitching distance for 10u softball?
In 10u softball, the pitching distance is typically measured as 35 feet from the back of the pitcher's plate to the front of home plate. This distance is shorter than the standard pitching distance in older age groups to account for the players' smaller size and skill level. It is important to ensure accurate measurements are taken to maintain fairness and safety during games.
Who played softball for Eddie Feigner the King and his court?
Bob thurmes , al jackson , gary west , eddie feigner jr , dave barnett, doug anderson ,floyd berger , ken white , jerry jones , meade kinzer bbob hill , john bateman, mike meilicki , tim mackin , wayne mcgill, graig estrata, mike branchaud, harold kaufman, bill kehrer, ron cooper, glenn moore jack knight, craig van prooyen, steve mcmurray , rich hoppe , charlie dobbins, les barber , doug potts , dave booth , jim herrick , jim nichols , mark bailey , eddie feigner, eddie aucoin, ron davenport
bryce Harper was swinging the bat 113 mpr his sophmore year in hs he now plays for the nationals
I would say barry bonds. He had tremendous bat speed to turn on a 101 mph fastball inside. He pulled it foul and hit in the water at at&t park
What is the battery in softball?
The battery in softball are the pitcher and catcher. They are the batteries because they are like spark plugs of the team. They also start the defense of the team. Sometimes the momentum of the team is based on their performance. Basically, they are essential for a team to work.
What is the Diameter of 12 inch softball in centimeters?
The diameter of a 12-inch softball is equivalent to 30.48 centimeters.
In softball, a home run is typically considered the biggest hit as it results in the batter advancing to all bases and scoring a run. This type of hit requires both power and precision to send the ball beyond the outfield boundaries.
What is the fastest underhand pitch?
The fastest ever recored softball pitch is 95. By a 18 year old in Texas!!
What is Jennie Finch's fastest pitch?
Jennie Finch was clocked at 71 MPH at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
What holds a softball together?
A softball consists of a core, typically made of cork or rubber, which is surrounded by layers of yarn or synthetic materials. The entire ball is then covered with a leather or synthetic cover to protect it during play.
Who was the fastest MLB pitcher ever?
Aroldis Chapman is known for having the fastest pitch in Major League Baseball history, clocked at 105.1 mph in 2010.
In baseball, it is when a player hits a single, double, triple and home run (in any order, but if in that order a natural cycle)in the same game, so it is probably the same thing in softball.
It is the same in softball as well.
How fast was the fastest pitch ever thrown in MLB history?
Here is the official answer according to the official MLB record books!
Pitcher
Radar Speed
Date / Box Score
LocationAroldis Chapman ^105.0 mph09-24-2010PETCO Ballpark
Joel Zumaya *
104.8 mph
10-10-2006
McAfee ColiseumNeftali Feliz ^103.4 mph09-01-2010Rangers BallparkBobby Parnell ^103.0 mph08-18-2010Minute Maid Park
Armando Benitez
102.0 mph
05-24-2002
Shea Stadium
Jonathan Broxton *
102.0 mph
05-14-2009
Citizens Bank Park
Bobby Jenks
102.0 mph
08-27-2005
Safeco Field
Randy Johnson
102.0 mph
07-09-2004
Pacific Bell Park
Matt Lindstrom
102.0 mph
05-16-2007
PNC Park
Robb Nen
102.0 mph
10-23-1997
Jacobs FieldHenry Rodriguez ^102.0 mph08-22-2010The Coliseum
Justin Verlander * †
102.0 mph
06-12-2007
Comerica Park
A.J. Burnett
101.0 mph
05-31-2005
PNC Park
Joba Chamberlain
101.0 mph
08-24-2007
Comerica Park
Rob Dibble
101.0 mph
06-08-1992
Candlestick Park
Kyle Farnsworth
101.0 mph
05-26-2004
Minute Maid Park
Eric Gagne
101.0 mph
04-16-2004
Pacific Bell Park
Ubaldo Jimenez **
101.0 mph
10-07-2009
Citizens Bank Park
Tim Lincecum *
101.0 mph
08-07-2009
AT&T Park
Jose Mesa
101.0 mph
05-01-1993
Cleveland Stadium
Joel Zumaya - 105 mphAt the Minnesota Twins Metrodome on July 3rd 2009, the Detroit Tigers Joel Zumaya threw a pitch that was registered at 105. It was in the bottom of the 10th inning i believe (although it may have been the bottom of the 11th, the innings tend to blend into each other in a 16 inning game). It has yet to be "officially" verified (and thus placed among the record books). He registered 1 other pitch at 104 and several more at 103. I personally watched the game and as a Tigers fan, have seen him pitch in about 85% of his games. On a side note, I was at the TIgers-Astros game on 06-27-06 when Zumaya threw 103 in the top of the 8th 3 times. Interestingly, Roger "The Rocket" Clemens started for Astros, and hit 97 mph once, but that pitch looked like a change up in comparison to Zumaya's fastballs. Seeing a fast pitch on TV does NO justice to witnessing that speed in person.It should be noted though that the Metrodome is one of the the most notorious fields for the ball moving significantly quicker than other fields (and no, the "air conditioner" theory about blowing the ball is a fallacy, the difference in barometric pressure inside the aging dome as opposed to the outdoors or other modern domes is the most likely explanation for this widely known unusual behavior of the ball) This also may be part of the reason why the Twins play so well at home especially in recent history.
Also, The biomechanical limits of the human body based on fixed ratios of arm bone lengths, tendon & ligament maximum strength and the size of the muscles required to throw XXX speed set a scientific and mathematically calculated limit on the speed a ball can be thrown at 105 mph. Any pitch reported to be faster was either thrown by Robocop or was recorded by an inaccurate or outdated radar gun. For instance, Bob Fellers "107 mph pitch" allegedly recorded at an airforce base was corrected and recalculated to be 98 mph, due to the primitive nature of the radar gun (which was just being developed at that time). accurate speed readings on radar guns (for the sake of "records") weren't developed enough to be reliable until the early 1990's, so any pitch speeds recorded before then should not be trusted as accurate.
--> All information (to the very best of my knowledge) is accurate, true and verifiable if you wish to research it.
-If Joel Zumaya could keep his shoulder in one piece, he would be much more formidable. Strangely enough, his offspeed power curveball (thrown between 83-87 mph) seems to be his most effective pitch because of the change of speed and movement that juxtaposes his laser beam 4SFB, but he unfortunately relies almost entirely on his 4SFB, which he typically throws about 90% of the time.
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Zumaya had one sole purpose in his life. To break the MLB record for fastest pitch. But human physiology will prevent this young athlete from a long successful career. Everyone thinks its amazing when some pitcher comes in and can rifle that ball 100+ mph across that plate, not just once, but pitch after pitch after pitch. Granted to some degree i think its a pretty amazing feat as well but to me the consequinces of that ability, don't make it so amazing anymore. The human arm can only handle so much torque. It doesnt matter how young you are, how healthy you are, or how much muscle you have. The tendons and ligaments in your arm WILL tear, when you keep pushing your arms threshold for torque allowance. As the person above said "if Zumaya could keep his shoulder in one piece", is the perfect example of pushing your arms limits. He's already done damage to his arm and WILL never be the same again. All those 100+ mph fastballs everyone has seen him throw have put an end to this possible future good player's career. So if anyone has heard the old saying " you'll throw your arm off" ? look at Zumaya, because the saying, scientifically true.
Aroldis Chapman - 104 mph pitch in Sept. 2010At the Reds vs. Brewers game on September 1, 2010, Aroldis Chapman threw a fastball clocked at 104mph, but it is believed he can go to 105. So i would say that the fastest pitcher of our time has got to be Aroldis Chapman. Simply because there has never been any record of the pitch going faster for any reason at the Great American Ballpark in Ohio due to such things as A.C. changing the speed or then wind blowing or anything like that, it was just Aroldis's full out arm strength that got him the 104mph fastball across the plate in the Reds 6-1 win against the Brewers to complete the 3 game sweep. Putting the Reds 8 full games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Jennie Finch is a retired American softball player who was known for her success as a pitcher, winning a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She also played professionally in the National Pro Fastpitch league and has been involved in coaching and broadcasting since retiring from playing.
How do you run bases in softball?
run through first, but stop on second and third, or slide. on home you can run through but you should slide. round all bases if advancing.
How many people play softball?
There is usually 9 people defensively on the field and about 12 people on a team
How do you end load a softball bat?
- Carefully remove the end cap of the bat with a flat head screw driver.
- Flip the end cap upside down on a flat surface.
- Pour 1 oz of pourable polyurethane into the end cap and let it dry overnight.
- Place a small amount of epoxy around the edge of the end cap and press it back into the end of the bat.
- Let the bat sit overnight (again) with the end cap on the ground to ensure the polyurethane settles completely inside the bat.
Note: End loading is illegal in all association softball and should only be used for exhibition or practice. End loading extends the sweet spot and can increase the the exit speed of the ball.
How do you shave a slowpitch bat?
Shaving the wood of a baseball bat can be done with a lathe or a plane. A plane can be purchased in a store and is smaller. Hold the plane up to the bat and push down on the plane lengthwise.
What is the distance of the bases for 10u softball?
35 feet from the rubber to the back of home plate.
How big is the batters box in 12 and under fastpitch?
The batters box is about 6 inches away from the plate and extends 4 feet in front of the plate and 3 feet behind. It is 3 feet wide.
Why does pitcher walk to circle after each pitch in womens fastpitch?
When the ball is in the hand of the pitcher inside the circle , baserunners may not advance.
